Heavy Rainfall and Thunderstorms Cause Flooding in Caldwell and Lyon Counties

Intense rainfall and thunderstorms sweeping through the area are causing some widespread flooding issues across Caldwell and Lyon counties.

As of Friday, Princeton Public Works Superintendent Chris Pool is reporting the following roads streets are closed in the city due to flooding:

Faith Avenue
Varmint Trace Road
900 block of Mechanic Street
Cox Street
Downs Street
South Seminary Street (currently pumping)

Pool reassures Princeton residents that they are making every effort to identify and resolve the flooding issues. However, he notes that the flooded areas are likely to remain submerged for an extended period, as there is currently no place for the excess water to be redirected or pumped. He advises residents to stay home and encourages them to report road debris by calling the non-emergency Dispatch number at 270-365-7860. For emergencies, residents should dial 911.

Superintendent David Waldrum says roads that normally flood in Caldwell County are currently flooded. He also says to call Dispatch to report any flooding/or debris on county roads.

As of 3:00 Friday afternoon, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reporting high water signs had been placed at the following locations in Caldwell County:

KY 91 at 8.5 mile point
KY 91 17.2-18 mile points
KY 91 at 11.6 mm at KY 2080 (Cadiz Street)
KY 126 at the 1 mile point
KY 128 at 0.4 mile point
KY 128 between the 3.3-3.4 mile points
KY 139 at the 4.5 mile point
KY 139 between the 14.4-14.7 mile points

In Lyon County, crews are out checking roads for high water and other issues, with the following roads currently closed:

Joe Peek Road

Birdie Bannister Road

Bill Thompson Road

Wynn Road (culvert issue)

Commerce Landing (culvert issue)

Eddycreek Road in the curve

Confederate Road

As of 1:15 Friday afternoon, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reporting the following roads have high water or are closed in Lyon County:

KY 1943 is CLOSED with high water between the 3-4 MP near Skinframe Creek Bridge.

KY 819 is CLOSED with high water at the 2.3 MP (Panther Creek).

KY 819 is open with high water between the 6-7 MP. This is between KY 93 and Jack Thomason Road.

KY 1113 in Lyon County/Tabor Road in Crittenden County is CLOSED with high water.

Lyon County officials are urging drivers to avoid bypassing barricades. They say although it might appear that the water has receded or is shallow enough to drive through, the rain is creating hidden hazards on the roads. After the rain stops, officials indicate crews will clear any debris from the roads. If you encounter any road issues in Lyon County, text or call (270) 625-2744 to report them.